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Revealing Hidden Costs of Remodeling

Revealing Hidden Costs of Remodeling

We accounted for the big-ticket items, like countertops and subcontractors, but it also felt like we were always adding things to our rehab budget. Little changes can add up quickly!

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Some Things Didn’t Go Smoothly

Some Things Didn’t Go Smoothly

Even though we regularly work with other contractors on clients’ projects, we still had issues with some of the new-to-us contractors & vendors we used to remodel our first home.

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Silencing Squeaky Floors

Silencing Squeaky Floors

We worked as a team of detectives to find and eliminate all the squeaky spots on our subfloors before the new engineered hardwood and tiles were installed.

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First, the Money. Then, the Rest…

First, the Money. Then, the Rest…

A great lender should go the extra mile to guide you through the mountains of documentation, complex regulations, and significant decisions for the beginning of your homebuying journey.

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The Scoop on Sewer Scopes

The Scoop on Sewer Scopes

A sewer scope can reveal blockages, damage to the pipes, and other problems with the line from your home to the main sewer connection for your city or development.

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Behind-the-Scenes: Basement Bathroom Project

Behind-the-Scenes: Basement Bathroom Project

With piles of dirt, a cut up basement floor, and beautiful, new pipes laid, licensed plumber Jake Jacoby of Progressive Mechanical and Beams to Basements owner, Mim, share a video about what you can expect with a basement bathroom project.

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What Can We Tell Ya?

What Can We Tell Ya?

Help us pick the most interesting subjects to you. What questions do you have for Josh and the outstanding specialists we’re working with?

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TIMBER!

TIMBER!

We’re so glad that we didn’t wait to remove the dead trees in our backyard because we’re sure we prevented expensive property damage by being proactive.

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What Happens on the First Day?

What Happens on the First Day?

As first-time homebuyers, we didn’t know what to expect on our closing day. Here are some highlights from our first day and what we brought with us to turn our first home into our first project as the contractors AND owners.

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Meet Our House

Meet Our House

Before we take you on our home renovation journey, look at these pictures of the good condition we bought this house and read our plans to completely remodel it.

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